Nurse Practitioner, Palliative

Overview

Nurse Practitioner / NP, Palliative Care
Location: Appleton, WI
Position: Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
Job ID:77937
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: Fox Valley, Neenah, Appleton, Kimberly and surrounding areas

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses
• Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on aggressive symptom-management
• Monitor patient progress; update the Medical Director, Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning; and patient/family teaching
• Maintain communication with the supervisory physician (s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Palliative Care staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family
• Provide support at time of death
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the State Board of Nursing
• Participate in continuum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees